My Parents Are Aliens 1999
What is My Parents Are Aliens?
The television series brings together young orphans who are fostered together under one roof. This new living arrangement initially seems to offer them a chance at a relatively normal life.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 106
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 8, 1999
- Last aired
- Dec 18, 2006
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Family, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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The television series brings together young orphans who are fostered together under one roof. This new living arrangement initially seems to offer them a chance at a relatively normal life. However, their circumstances take an unexpected turn. The orphans, who include Mel, Josh and Lucy, soon discover that their new parents are not from around here. In fact, their new parents are aliens, originating from a planet called Valux. This revelation significantly alters their understanding of their new family and living situation. The series explores the consequences of this extraordinary discovery. The young orphans must navigate their new life with their unusual parents. The show's premise is based on this central plot point, which sets the stage for the story to unfold. The series features the three young orphans as main characters, with Mel, Josh and Lucy being the names mentioned.
Should you watch it?
“Three foster kids discover their new parents are extraterrestrials.”
- Humorous blend of family dynamics and alien antics
- Kid-friendly sci‑fi adventure
- British sitcom charm
- Episodes rely on simple jokes that may feel dated
- Targeted mainly at younger audiences
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted family comedy with a sci‑fi twist for kids.
The series is a gentle, child‑focused comedy with mild sci‑fi elements suitable for young viewers.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 Nobodys Perfect Nov 8, 1999
- E2 The Home Team Nov 15, 1999
- E3 The Date Nov 22, 1999
- E4 It's a Dog's Life Nov 29, 1999
- E5 The Box Dec 6, 1999
- E6 The Makeover Dec 13, 1999
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Challenge Oct 16, 2000
- E2 The Genius Oct 23, 2000
- E3 The Holiday Oct 30, 2000
- E4 The Sleepover Nov 6, 2000
- E5 The Bribe Nov 13, 2000
- E6 Skirting the Issue Nov 20, 2000
- E7 El Presidente Nov 27, 2000
- E8 The Family Way Dec 4, 2000
- E9 First Christmas: Part 1 Dec 11, 2000
- E10 First Christmas: Part 2 Dec 18, 2000
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Crazy for You Sep 24, 2001
- E2 When Swaps Go Bad Sep 25, 2001
- E3 Enter the Duck Sep 26, 2001
- E4 The Wedding Sep 27, 2001
- E5 Testing Times Sep 28, 2001
- E6 The Valentine Oct 1, 2001
- E7 Magic Johnson Oct 2, 2001
- E8 Aliens Go Home Oct 3, 2001
- E9 Halloween Oct 4, 2001
- E10 Howie Oct 5, 2001
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Textual Relations Sep 2, 2002
- E2 Beauty and the Breast: Part 1 Sep 16, 2002
- E3 Beauty and the Breast: Part 2 Sep 23, 2002
- E4 The Naked Truth Sep 30, 2002
- E5 Operation Date Oct 7, 2002
- E6 Rat’s Entertainment Oct 14, 2002
- E7 Fish Fingers Oct 21, 2002
- E8 Secrets and Lies Oct 28, 2002
- E9 Just My Luck Nov 4, 2002
- E10 The Opposites Nov 11, 2002
- E11 The Invosibibble Mam Nov 18, 2002
- E12 The Musical Nov 25, 2002
- E13 Brian of the Brownies Dec 2, 2002
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Age Concerns Oct 22, 2003
- E2 Big Mother Oct 27, 2003
- E3 Burglars Can't Be Choosers Oct 29, 2003
- E4 King Brian Nov 3, 2003
- E5 Warts and All Nov 5, 2003
- E6 Educating Sophie Nov 10, 2003
- E7 April Fools Nov 12, 2003
- E8 Wheels of Misfortune: Part 1 Nov 17, 2003
- E9 Wheels of Misfortune: Part 2 Nov 19, 2003
- E10 Mel Barker Superstar Nov 24, 2003
- E11 Pygmalien Nov 26, 2003
- E12 Smotherly Love Dec 1, 2003
- E13 Nappy Rash Dec 3, 2003
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
It follows three orphaned siblings placed in a foster home who discover their new parents are aliens from the planet Valux.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is a British children’s sitcom that mixes family comedy with science‑fiction/fantasy elements.
How many series were produced?
Eight series were produced by Yorkshire Television.
When did it originally air?
It premiered on ITV in November 1999.
Is the show appropriate for children?
Yes, it is designed as a child‑friendly comedy with mild sci‑fi content.